Ryanair Braces for Higher Fares and Flight Cuts Due to Boeing 737 Delays
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Ryanair may have to raise air fares by 5-10% and cut some flights this summer due to delayed Boeing 737 deliveries.
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Boeing has faced new safety and quality issues in early 2023, disrupting production and certification of new 737 models.
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Ryanair was expecting 57 new 737 planes by end of April, but now expects only 30-40, with 45-50 less certain.
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Without enough new planes, Ryanair may have to announce some flight cuts by end of March.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said Boeing's delivery delays are "inexcusable" but the airline is focused on getting the planes as compensation from Boeing.